Before applying for a swab kit we need to ask you a few questions to confirm your eligibility.

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Unfortunately, you will be unable to donate if you have any of the following conditions:

• Severe heart, lung or kidney diseases
• Severe illness of the central nervous system
• Severe mental health conditions
• Severe metabolic diseases
• Addictions (alcohol, drugs, tablets)
• Severe tropical infectious diseases
• Infectious diseases such as HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C. (even if you are having or have received treatment)
• Systemic autoimmune diseases or other severe chronic illness
• Cancer (past or present). Exception: Basalioma and cervical carcinoma in situ (if fully removed)
• Blood disorders
• Suffered a stroke
• Taking many medication for diabetes
• Weigh under 7 stone 12lbs / 50kg
• BMI of over 40

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to give us a call on 0800 371502 or send us an email at wbmdr@wales.nhs.uk